College, Oliver Anthony, Photography Day, Free Admission, 8/18/23
Aug 18, 2023
What's Happening
My wife and I dropped off our youngest at college yesterday. We also left a large sum of money. Which reminded me that there was a day when I used to complain about the price of diapers. This rise in cost didn't happen overnight. It's been 18 years of gradual upgrades.
Live Music and a Meteoric Rise
This may only interest me, but this story is a little fascinating. There's a young man named Oliver Anthony from Farmville, VA, who has become a viral, music sensation. His big hit is a song called, "Rich Men North of Richmond", and is currently the #1 downloaded song on iTunes. I'm not a huge country music fan, but this guy wrote a really good song and sings it with incredible energy. His music videos are quaint, homemade recordings (using a cell phone?), usually outdoors and sometimes with a dog.
Last Sunday he played an informal, outdoor concert at Morris Farm Market in Currituck County that drew around 5,000 people in sweltering heat.
See the video here. https://rumble.com/v378nlc-rich-men-north-of-richmond-live.html
If you want to hop on the bandwagon he'll be playing Saturday afternoon at the Eagle Creek Golf Club in Moyock, NC. Get there early. He tends to draw a crowd.
Things To Do
8/19/23, World Photography Day
If you have the talent, this could be a fun contest to enter.
On another note, if you're like me and take very mediocre photos with your cell phone, this tutorial may be of help.
8/25/23, National Park Service Birthday
Here's another opportunity to enter the Wright Brothers National Memorial for free. Friendly reminder, 8/19 is also free.
8/30/23, National Beach Day
Not that we need extra motivation, but , sure, let's celebrate a day at the beach.
OBX Boat Butler
Don't forget, should your boat need some TLC, I'm your man. Reach out to [email protected] if you need help getting on the water.
Have a Great Weekend,
John Van Lunen
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